But the poor cat foils his plans of enjoying the festival though he gets to know Thom in the process of the rescue. This is Dean’s first visit to Pride, hoping to reach out to the community, try to stretch himself by expressing his bisexuality, and finding a sense of community. Always one to help animals, he comes to the rescue with the help of Dean, a veterinarian who happens across the situation. Thom is going to the local Pride festival when he happens upon a poor kitten caught in an unpleasant situation. When I read that there were cats involved, I was definitely in to read this book.

Maybe because I’m around that age and can better relate – I’ve far surpassed the woes of coming out and first love. There’s something charming about a book with older characters, a little more seasoned and not quite new to the game. From Dean’s cat-hating dog to Thom’s chronic health issues and preferences in bed, going from a casual date to something more will be a challenge for both of them. Maybe with Thom, Dean will finally feel able to explore his long-neglected attraction to men. Dean likes Thom’s kindness to strays, his blue-gray eyes, his intelligence, and his perspective from decades as an out gay man. Instead, he’s pulled into a cat rescue by an appealing man. Thom may have fallen for the little feline, but he’s also intrigued by the attractive vet in the bi-pride bracelet.ĭean Edwards went to Pride with his colors on his wrist, hoping to find community after his divorce. Thom’s budget is stretched pretty thin, between his struggling start-up and medical expenses for his Crohn’s disease, so the free cat care helps a lot. Luckily, the generosity of the veterinarian who helps him means he doesn’t have to open his wallet.

Even with six beloved cats at home, Thom Fletcher can’t help opening his heart to a little injured stray he finds at Pride.

Love and Lint Rollers by Kaje Harper